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beta-pinone

Name(s)	beta-pinone
Scientific name(s)	nopinone; 6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-2-one; nopinon; .beta.-pinone; bicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-2-one, 6,6-dimethyl-; 2-norpinanone, 6,6-dimethyl-
Formula	C9H14O
Molecular mass	138.21
IUPAC name	6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-2-one
INCHI	Not available
SMILE	CC1(C)C2CC1C(=O)CC2
CAS ID	24903-95-5
PubChem ID	32735
DrugBank ID	Not available
CHEBI ID	Not available

Description	Beta-pinone, also known as B-pinone, is a member of the class of compounds known as bicyclic monoterpenoids. Bicyclic monoterpenoids are monoterpenoids containing exactly 2 rings, which are fused to each other. Beta-pinone is slightly soluble (in water) and an extremely weak basic (essentially neutral) compound (based on its pKa). Beta-pinone can be found in pepper (spice), which makes beta-pinone a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.

Description

Beta-pinone, also known as B-pinone, is a member of the class of compounds known as bicyclic monoterpenoids. Bicyclic monoterpenoids are monoterpenoids containing exactly 2 rings, which are fused to each other. Beta-pinone is slightly soluble (in water) and an extremely weak basic (essentially neutral) compound (based on its pKa). Beta-pinone can be found in pepper (spice), which makes beta-pinone a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.